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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 51.28 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 51.28 and 28.44 is: 39.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 51.28 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/51.28 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 51.28 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.40/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.25

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